A NEW scheme that will encourage people to explore all of Leicester’s museums this summer has been launched in time for the school holidays.

From 1 July, visitors to any of the city’s museums will be able to pick up a free passport that will help them discover some of the fascinating items in the museums' collections and spot some of the quirky architectural features of Leicester's historic museum buildings.

At the end of each visit, museum staff will put a special stamp in visitors’ passports. As soon as passport-holders have visited at least four of the city’s museums – and collected four stamps – they will receive a free goody bag.

Assistant city mayor for culture, leisure and sport Cllr Piara Singh Clair said: “Our museums are the perfect destination for family days out during the long school holidays.

“I hope that our museum passport scheme will encourage families to explore all of our museums and heritage venues this summer – and perhaps help them discover a new favourite place to visit.”